US5197381A
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Vehicle supported, collapsible portable seating device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-16
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Granted: 1993-03-30
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Expires: 2010-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A portable, collapsible bench-like outdoor seating platform attachable to the trunk of an automobile or to the cargo bed of a pick-up truck by a pair of hooks connected to adjustable straps, wherein the seating platform includes integral compartments and accommodations for necessary articles such as a shoe horns, brushes, towels, beverage containers and other items that would need to be convenienty accessible to persons changing into sporting or athletic attire.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry M. Mells
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A vehicular wall supported collapsible and portable seating device having integral storage spaces for small articles, comprising: a horizontal, planar seating platform supported on a forward edge by two vertically extending ground contacting foldable legs, and on a rearward edge by support means defined by two permanently attached flexible straps having arcuate shaped rigid hooks that are attachable over said vehicular wall to support said seating device; said legs each being hingedly connected to separate corners of said seating platform; said straps being located at coplanar corners of said seating platform, whereby, the platform establishes a stable seat capable of supporting an adult when said legs are unfolded and positioned on a ground surface and when said hooks of said straps are securely attached over a vehicular wall; and wherein said device further comprises a retaining band and fastener riveted to a bottom surface of said platform to secure said flexible straps in a folded position so that said seating device may be easily transported or stored when said legs are folded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A vehicular wall supported collapsible and portable seating device having integral storage spaces for small articles, comprising: a horizontal, planar seating platform supported on a forward edge by two vertically extending ground contacting foldable legs, and on a rearward edge by support means defined by two permanently attached flexible straps having arcuate shaped rigid hooks that are attachable over said vehicular wall to support said seating device; said legs each being hingedly connected to separate corners of said seating platform; said straps being located at coplanar corners of said seating platform, whereby, the platform establishes a stable seat capable of supporting an adult when said legs are unfolded and positioned on a ground surface and when said hooks of said straps are securely attached over a vehicular wall; and wherein said device further comprises a retaining band and fastener riveted to a bottom surface of said platform to secure said flexible straps in a folded position so that said seating device may be easily transported or stored when said legs are folded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said hooks are capable of sustaining said seating device and an adult-sized person, and said flexible straps are adjustable in length to vary heights of the rearward edge of said seating platform and whereby the seating platform is reliable supported when said hooks are engaged over a wall edge of an open space on a motor vehicle body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 2, further comprising integrally formed storage spaces located on outwardly facing surfaces of said legs of said seating platform, whereby small articles useful to a user can be handily accessed from a seated position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 3, further comprising a padded platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 4, wherein end caps are load distributing plates are disposed at bottoms of said legs.
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